| Catalog Number |
136541500 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Disintegration (1177); Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
01/08/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was revised to address groin pain.Doi: (b)(6) 2010.Dor: (b)(6) 2018.Left hip.
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Event or Problem Description
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Pinnacle litigation received.In addition to what were previously alleged, litigation alleges that friction and wear from the pinnacle metal on metal device released toxic metal debris into the patient¿s body causing elevated metal ion levels in the body, inflammation, soreness, tissue and bone loss, permanent injuries, discomfort, emotional distress, suffering and other related diseases, thereby, impairing the patient¿s activities of daily living.Added new associated contact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Ppf alleges loosening of cup and metal wear.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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